Diabetic Foot Care

Overview

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Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

15

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Proper diabetic foot care is an essential part of limb preservation. Patients with diabetes are at increased risk for foot ulceration secondary to neuropathy, microvascular disease, and biomechanical/anatomical changes. The following activity will provide an overview of performing a proper diabetic foot exam, frequency of visits, anatomical changes of the diabetic foot, special equipment needed, unique disease processes associated with diabetic foot, and the difference healthcare specialties involved in providing care.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the critical anatomical structures, conditions, indications, and contraindications for diabetic foot care.
  • Describe the equipment, personnel, preparation, and technique in regards to diabetic foot care.
  • Review the possible complications of poor diabetic foot care.
  • Outline interprofessional team strategies for improving care coordination and communication to advance diabetic foot care and improve outcomes.

Disclosures

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Continuing Education Accreditation Information

In support of improving patient care, StatPearls, LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

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